Marriage records in Rock County, Wisconsin, are available through several channels. RockCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about the county's marriage records. Additionally, records are maintained by the Rock County Register of Deeds office, where they can be obtained in person, by mail, or through the state's online portal. The Wisconsin Department of Health also issues copies of marriage records registered since October 1907.
Rock Marriage Records Search
In Rock County, marriage records are maintained by the Register of Deeds office. This office registers marriage licenses issued in the county and keeps marriage certificates after they are returned by the ceremony officiant. The collection includes both current records and historical documents dating back to the county's inception.
According to Wisconsin law (Chapter 765, Wis. Stats.), a marriage license is issued by the county court clerk, but the registered document is kept with the Register of Deeds. To search for court records related to marriage — such as divorce cases — you can use the Wisconsin court system case search.
Additional legal information for Rock County can be found through the county legal resources library.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Rock
The cost of copies of marriage records in Rock County is set according to the Register of Deeds fee schedule and the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 59.43. At the state level, the Wisconsin Department of Health also accepts orders for certified copies.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy (through the county Register of Deeds) | $30.00 |
| Additional copy of the same record (in one order) | $3.00 |
| Certified copy (through Wisconsin Vital Records, DHS) | $20.00 |
| Additional copy (through DHS, in one order) | $3.00 |
Processing time depends on the ordering channel. At the Register of Deeds office, a copy is usually prepared on the day of the request. Orders through the State Department of Health by mail are processed over several weeks. Expedited orders through the state's online portal may take less time but involve an additional service fee from a third-party provider.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Rock
There are three main ways to order a marriage certificate in Rock County.
Online
The state of Wisconsin offers online ordering of certified copies through the Wisconsin Vital Records portal. The system is serviced by the third-party provider VitalChek, which charges an additional service fee. To order, you need to provide:
- Full names of both spouses
- Date and place of marriage
- Purpose of the request
- Valid identification of the applicant
In Person
Visit the Rock County Register of Deeds office during business hours. No appointment is necessary — just bring a photo ID and payment. A copy is usually issued immediately.
By Mail
Send a written request to the Register of Deeds address. Include in the envelope:
- A completed request form or a letter specifying the names of the spouses, the date of marriage, and the purpose of the request
- A copy of a photo ID
- A check or money order for the appropriate amount, made out to Rock County Register of Deeds
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Alternatively, you can send a request to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services — Vital Records Office, P.O. Box 309, Madison, WI 53701. The request form can be downloaded from the Vital Records website.
If you need documents related to divorce or legal separation, the Wisconsin court system self-help section contains step-by-step instructions and necessary forms. For general court forms, use the circuit court forms page.